Synopsis help?

by Colin Salmon
21st April 2017

Hi all,

I have tried and tried to write a synopsis of my novel (90,000 words) in one page, and I just cannot do it. Does anyone have any links to good examples of a synopsis from published novels? I can find examples from films, but those plots are shorter and easier to summarise than a novel.

Does anyone have any hints that made it easier for them?

Thanks!

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I found some of my questions about things like a cover letter and synopsis are covered in the advice section on this site. It's worth a look if you get stuck.

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Nicola Morgan has written several excellent books on writing, including How to write a submission letter and How to write a synopsis. They're not too expensive on Kindle. And remember, no agent has ever turned down a book because of the synopsis. Thank goodness, cos I hate writing them!

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